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KinderCare Learning Center
7856 Carnegie Blvd, Fort Wayne IN 46804 · License #168590 · Licensed Center
Contact
- Director
- Heather Entenmann
- Phone
- (260) 755-6159
- Website
- Add via profile claim
- Address
- 7856 Carnegie Blvd, Fort Wayne IN 46804 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 3-Star quality rating
- Accepts CCDF child care assistance
- Licensed for 146 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-134 · Infant Feeding
Caregivers did not follow the infant's individual feeding plan by providing them breastmilk/formula that was not their own.
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-134(g) · Caregivers shall adjust to infants individual feeding schedules
Caregivers did not follow the infant's individual feeding plan by providing them breastmilk/formula that wasn't part of their scheduled meal.
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(m) · The center must seal all walls and floors in restrooms
Toilets in Preschool 2 and Varsity bathrooms need to be sealed to the floor. Cabinet door in Varsity bathroom has chipped paint and needs to be repaired.
Corrected by Mar 28, 2026
- Violation
On 12/4/2025 staff member Kathleen W. walked out of a classroom of six (6) two and a half year old children, and left the building, leaving the room with no supervision for less than one (1) minute. Another staff member saw the staff person in the hallway and immediately went to cover the class. Ratio was 0:6 at time of incident.
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-97(a) · Caregivers shall do all toilet training with the parents knowledge and consent
Staff used more than one pull up to assist with toilet training, but did not communicate with parents. Child was sent home wearing three (3) pull ups.
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) · All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
Bathroom in Preschool 2 room had blankets stored open to air; Toddler 1 bathroom had bibs hanging, blankets and toys stored open to air.
Corrected by Jan 23, 2025
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-60 · Written program plans
At time of visit, five classes either had no lesson plan or had lesson plans that were not current; Varsity, Infant 1, Toddler 1, Toddler 2, DPS.
Corrected by Jan 23, 2025
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-115 · Drinking water
During visit, classroom teachers in several rooms stated that children fill water cups/bottles from the handwashing sinks.
Corrected by Jan 23, 2025
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 · Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
Items labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' accessible as follows: Varsity room had Ecolab TB disinfectant, Lysol Air Sanitizer, Glass & Multi-surface spray cleaner, ClickSan disinfecting sanitizer, Restroom Spray cleaner in an unlocked cabinet above the sink; Toddler 2 had diaper wipes behind a deterrent in the bathroom, and hand sanitizer in a drawer behind a deterrent.
Corrected by Jan 23, 2025
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-39(a) · Written records shall be maintained for all injuries that occur while children are under the care of child care center caregivers, both on and off premises
Staff report that incident and injury reports are not always written up on children with minor injuries.
Corrected by May 21, 2024
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-135(g) · If a days supply of bottles is prepared at one (1) time, each bottle shall be covered and labeled with the childs name, date, and time poured
Bottles in Infant room 1 did not have labels indicating child's name, date and time poured.
- Violation
IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) · An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and (2) the applicant fingerprints; for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
One staff member currently working with children had expired fingerprints.
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-133 · Toddler equipment
Riding toys were not available in toddler rooms 1 and 2.
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-103(a) · Staff shall conduct fire drills in accordance with the rules of the FPBSC under 675 IAC. Drills shall be conducted monthly and the records available to document
Last documented fire drill was January 31, 2024. No documented drill for February 2024.
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Mar 25, 2026 inspection noted: “Caregivers did not follow the infant's individual feeding plan by providing them breastmilk/formula that was not their own.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Mar 25, 2026 inspection noted: “Caregivers did not follow the infant's individual feeding plan by providing them breastmilk/formula that wasn't part of their scheduled meal.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Mar 2, 2026 inspection noted: “Toilets in Preschool 2 and Varsity bathrooms need to be sealed to the floor. Cabinet door in Varsity bathroom has chipped paint and needs to be repaired.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning · Source records · Report an error